How brokers can make the most of alt-lending opportunities
Ali sees Heartwood well positioned to help brokers and borrowers manage that shift, with the company’s status as a non-B20 lender giving it the ability to work in the B and B-minus mortgage spaces as well as the mortgage investment corporation (MIC) sector when it comes to underwriting philosophies.
“We want to be able to look at these situations and craft a reasonable solution that makes sense for both the consumer and the broker and of course, ourselves,” he said. “A win-win-win scenario for all three parties.”
How to secure your spot for MortgageFest 2026
Registration is open now for MortgageFest, which is free to attend for brokers. The summie stage on the opening day of the event will be chaired by Frances Hinojosa, chief executive officer and co-founder at Tribe Financial Group, and feature expert panels on topics from prime lending to brokering innovation and harnessing artificial intelligence (AI).
Meanwhile, Mortgage Outlet chief operating officer and broker Leah Zlatkin will chair the insights stage section of the conference’s first day. Brokers can hear sessions on growing revenue without chasing more deals, taking an empathetic approach to lending, understanding the new credit landscape, and more.
Be sure to register now to make sure you don’t miss out on the chance to attend what’s set to be one of the most consequential and important conferences in Canada’s mortgage industry calendar for 2026.
